Sevier County, Arkansas
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Across all 6 ZIP codes in Sevier County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.
How Sevier County Compares
How Sevier County Compares
Sevier County scores 5 points above the Arkansas state average (76/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Sevier County, Arkansas
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 15.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $718, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.323% avg pipe failure probability
58.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2023)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Sevier County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 5 total (5 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $718
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,139 housing units in Sevier County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Sevier County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sevier County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Sevier County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Sevier County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HORATIO WATERWORKS | 1,278 | 1 |
| 2 | Gillham Waterworks | 255 | 1 |
| 3 | Lockesburg Waterworks | 739 | 1 |
| 4 | Ben Lomond Waterworks | 210 | 0 |
| 5 | Little River Company Rda | 4,279 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Sevier County.
All ZIP Codes in Sevier County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Sevier County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71823 | Ben Lomond | 88 | A | 0 | $98K |
| 2 | 71841 | Gillham | 88 | A | 1 | $54K |
| 3 | 71846 | Lockesburg | 87 | A | 0 | $114K |
| 4 | 71842 | Horatio | 85 | A | 1 | $160K |
| 5 | 71832 | De Queen | 73 | B | 0 | $107K |
| 6 | 71866 | Winthrop | 66 | C | 0 | $128K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Sevier County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 58.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Sevier County, Arkansas
Overview
Sevier County in Arkansas covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
2 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.